Straight from the library–the strange and bizarre, ready to be checked out!

From a patron’s missing wetsuit to the scent of crab cakes wafting through the stacks, I Work at a Public Library showcases the oddities that have come across Gina Sheridan’s circulation desk. Throughout these pages, she catalogs her encounters with local eccentrics as well as the questions that plague her, such as, “What is the standard length of eyebrow hairs?” Whether she’s helping someone scan his face onto an online dating site or explaining why the library doesn’t have any dragon autobiographies, Sheridan’s bizarre tales prove that she’s truly seen it all.

Stacked high with hundreds of strange-but-true stories, I Work at a Public Library celebrates librarians and the unforgettable patrons that roam the stacks every day.

A collection of poetry that express dogs devotion to their owners, their food and what makes them happy. Things like squeaky toys, naps, bones. Funny and heartfelt. For anyone who has ever loved a dog.

A cute book, but I feel the author could have used more hyperbole to add to the humor. It seemed to be missing something and that is the only thing I could put my finger on. It is a terrific idea, though. And people really are owned by cats, not the other way around! I think an expanded edition is in order!

Cute tongue and cheek life counseling from kitties who’ve been there and learned from it – coming back to you with philosophy. The first advice actually made me laugh out loud, it had a little bite of snark in it. The rest of the advice was a little bit tamer, still funny, but not as big of laughs.

Max Thompson known far and wide on the Internet as “The Psychokitty” is an expert in all things feline. He has decided to help out humans everywhere to understand the ways of the cat. That with cute furriness comes hairballs. There are paw drawn illustrations and note pages to further assist people with their learning curve. At the end are included some letters from cats and their people who have written to Psychkitty for advice. A funny book. Though I must say that Psychokitty seems to have more issues with poop and barfing then any of the five house cats I have had.

Nothing is cuter than a kitten or more curious. This book of poems by kittens shares their amazement at their new world around them, their never ending curiosity and how they learn to live with older cats and their people. Filled with cute photos and funny poems that made me laugh out loud.

Each page contains an important live lesson, such as “Learn from those who have come before you,” the name of the cat counselor giving advice on this lesson, the counselor’s moment in “purrspective” and then the advice he or she has learned during their nine lives. Next page has a photo of each cat counselor. These house cats try to share the lessons they have learned with us, the humble human, to reduce the stress in our lives and lead a more enjoyable, stress-free life. After all if we are happy and stress-free we will have more time to devote to kitty.

This book is full of fun photos of cats and kittens and the poems are straight forward and funny. If you have ever owned a cat, especially a house cat this book is for you. Some of the poems made me laugh out loud. Others made me give an exasperated sigh, because “my cat has done that.” The author of the syndicated comic strip, Sally Forth, helps cats unlock their creative potential and explain their odd behavior in perfectly cat logical ways. But no matter how wacky, whimsical or exasperating cats are always still loveable. At least mine are. : )

Super cute pictures of fuzzy wuzzy kitties plus poetry typed out with their own little paws! You can’t go wrong with checking out this cute little book. Ever wonder what your kitten thinks about? The answers are presented right here. If you read and loved I Could Pee On This this is a must see. I can’t wait to see what this author writes next.

This is a cute collection of life lessons as taught to you by your cats. Very humorous with gorgeous photos of the cats themselves, this short little book is packed with lots of “educational” fun. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and each story is told from the cat’s point of view. Super cute!

One word: Hilarious! You don’t have to have worked at a library to find this book funny. Anyone who has worked with the public will be able to relate to the stories found within this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and even went to Ms. Sheridan’s Tumblr site, iworkatapubliclibrary.com for more stories. The things that happen in public amaze and astound me even though I have worked with the public most of my career. People never cease to amaze me. Enjoy!

Looking for a simple gift for a cat lover? This is a sweet get-yourself-in-the-mood-for-Christmas book for Cat-lovers. It is a book featuring Christmas recipes, Christmas tips, Christmas songs, all sorts of Christmasy is both humor here as well as stories traditional Christmas tales told from Cat standpoint. The humor was gentle and clever, not the loud guffaw and bust your gut type of humor, but genial and endearing. I was impressed at how continually Samek was able to riff on the cat humor, finding all sorts
of puns and ways to have fun. This book includes feline versions of Christmas Carols, treats and goodies for cats, a cats version of the poem The Night Before Christmas, as well as Dicken’s A Christmas Carol for cats (eg Bob Scratchit). Some of the ideas really did seem plausible and I wondered if she thought readers might take her up on some of the suggestions.

Fans of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels are no strangers to his unique form of satiric humor. In this collection of Pratchett’s non-fiction writing, we are introduced to Sir Terry’s real world, filled with speeches, articles, and never-ending promotional tours. In particular, the tours provide fodder for the most wry, grumpy, and amusing anecdotes. As Neil Gaiman brilliantly observes in the introduction, Terry Pratchett is not a jolly old elf. He does, however, produce some of the best satirical writing on the planet. He also doesn’t come across as mean spirited. This is a wonderful collection!

Here, the aristocrats of the animal kingdom dwell in stately splendor, sleeping, grooming, sleeping some more, and being fed by their downstairs cats, unaware that their way of life; providing work for others; is about to be swept away by the tides of history . . . and runaway cars.

The fur will fly.

This humorous parody provides essential information for preserving their Golden Age, including How to Keep a Secret at Downton Tabby, How to Argue with Lord Grimalkin About His Most Deeply Held Beliefs, and some Uninvited but Necessary Words from the Dowager.

From the New York Times best-selling author Matthew Inman, aka “The Oatmeal”, comes this collection of comics and stories about running, eating, napping, and one cartoonist’s reasons for running across mountains until his toenails fall off.

Before Liz Lemon, before “Weekend Update,” before “Sarah Palin,” Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV.

She has seen both these dreams come true.

At last, Tina Fey’s story can be told. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon — from the beginning of this paragraph to this final sentence.

Tina Fey reveals all, and proves what we’ve all suspected: you’re no one until someone calls you bossy.